Saturday, May 14, 2011

Cinderella Night

Main Market Square, Old Town of Krakow, Poland  © Doug Hickok


Like a scene in a fairy tale, these ornate carriages in the Main Market Square of Krakow seem poised to rescue Cinderella from a ball, and rush her away into the cover of night. But, as of yet, there is no hint of the glass slipper.
This plaza (Rynek Glowny) dates from the 13th century, and is Europe's largest medieval town square. Surrounding it are historic churches, palaces, and townhouses, which help create the charming atmosphere of an era long past. Shown above are the illuminated Gothic towers of Saint Mary's Basilica.


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25 comments:

  1. ChristopherMay 14, 2011 at 12:48 AM

    Really nice low-light shot Doug. This looks like another beautiful spot to add to my list of places to visit.

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  2. Marie LCMay 14, 2011 at 1:49 AM

    I really like this composition. A nice night shot.

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  3. AnonymousMay 14, 2011 at 2:25 AM

    Very nice photo taken from low angle in the nignt. My father made carriages like this one in the '60s - '70s.

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  4. yzMay 14, 2011 at 4:15 AM

    excellent composition and angle
    i've been here too, but i didn't come back with such a great shot

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  5. AnonymousMay 14, 2011 at 5:06 AM

    Wonderful Photograph Doug!
    Thank you :)

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  6. Michael RowlandMay 14, 2011 at 6:29 AM

    great shot Doug, interesting angle, have a great weekend,,,M

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  7. BirdmanMay 14, 2011 at 7:45 AM

    Cool night shot from this angle.

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  8. KathyMay 14, 2011 at 10:47 AM

    You certainly have a special touch with lighting. Can I sign up for one of your courses?

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  9. T. BecqueMay 14, 2011 at 10:53 AM

    I thought at first it was Disneyland! Great night shot!

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  10. Cezar and LéiaMay 14, 2011 at 11:08 AM

    Perfect title and brilliant composition shot!
    In the first moment I thought it was Salzburg- Austria.I'm taking my notes,I want to visit Poland some day!
    By the way,I also had some problems with google account and my blog.Today looks normal, phew!;)
    Happy weekend!
    Léia

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  11. AnonymousMay 14, 2011 at 11:26 AM

    I feel like I'm stepping into a real life fairy tale when I look at this photo, a photo of my childhood fantasy to be a princess. Thanks!

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  12. HarryMay 14, 2011 at 11:39 AM

    Interesting point of view to capture the colorful carriages and the historic tower.

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  13. Hilda R.BMay 14, 2011 at 3:39 PM

    The composistion was great. Beautiful photos of a nice place. Great job!

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  14. Theys RolandMay 14, 2011 at 3:59 PM

    Wonderful Photograph Doug!

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  15. OlegMay 14, 2011 at 4:08 PM

    This scene has been really photographed in the best way. Brilliant night shot, Doug!!!

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  16. franzMay 14, 2011 at 5:07 PM

    very effective low angle in this remarkable night shot, doug! (yes, i am a part-time tour guide, two or three tours per year!)

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  17. Traveling HawkMay 14, 2011 at 5:10 PM

    Great inspiration for the title! It is like a fairy-tale, indeed.

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  18. VPMay 14, 2011 at 5:21 PM

    I spent many days in Krakov in different periods and it is still one of my favorite cities. The Rynek is gorgeous and you made it shine!

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  19. SteveMay 14, 2011 at 5:41 PM

    A perfect night shot. I love the perspective and choice of interesting subjects. Great stuff.

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  20. ....peterMay 14, 2011 at 6:03 PM

    This is a magnificent long exposure composition Doug....i enjoyed the history about the Old Town of Krakow very much.....Cheers Mate:)
    ....peter:)

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  21. London CallerMay 14, 2011 at 7:23 PM

    What a lovely night shot!
    It's super sharp!
    The Old Town of Cracow is stunning!
    When I was there, it was kinda misty. So the atmosphere was rather different to yours.
    By the way, did you get that Polska T-shirt from Cracow?
    Shocked you're not wearing a "I love SC" or "I love Pineapples" T-shirt! ;^)

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  22. AstridMay 15, 2011 at 5:07 AM

    You got yourself a winner here, I was in Krakow in 1985 when it was behind the Iron Curtain...
    I loved the city.
    This light and composition is fabulous.

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  23. LouisMay 15, 2011 at 8:24 AM

    A fair crawl in the horse figs provided a great shot - one can indeed imagine cinderella type events here.

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  24. OKMay 15, 2011 at 10:30 AM

    I really like your perspective. Very nice.

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  25. LeoviMay 15, 2011 at 10:40 AM

    Beautiful view with nice night light.

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